Information about #AF150C color

#AF150C color image

Basic facts about this digital color

In the Register's classification, #AF150C belongs to the Red Color Family, featuring Full Saturation and Neutral brightness. The mix behind it: rgb(175, 21, 12) — 68.6% red, 8.2% green, 4.7% blue; the print equivalent is CMYK 0 / 60 / 64 / 31. New to color codes? See our guide to RGB color codes.

The color #AF150C reads as a pure, full-strength warm red and holds a balanced mid-tone. Designers typically reach for tones like this for bold branding moments and attention-grabbing details. In The Official Register of Color Names it is almost identical to Tomato Sauce (#B21807). Its next-closest registered neighbors are Rufous (#A81C07) and Rojo Spanish Red (#A91101).

Technically, the mix leans on its red channel (rgb(175, 21, 12)), which gives #AF150C its character. If you plan to put text on a #AF150C background, choose white — the contrast ratio is 7.2:1 (passing WCAG AAA), while black manages only 2.9:1. No one has named #AF150C so far. Register a name for it and it becomes a permanent record.

#AF150C color variations

View this color variations of tints, shades, tones and hues.

#AF150C color harmonies

Color harmonies are pleasing color schemes created according to their position on a color wheel.

Complementary

Complementary color schemes are made by picking two opposite colors con the color wheel. They appear vibrant near to each other.

Complementary color schemes

Split complementary

Split complementary schemes are like complementary but they uses two adiacent colors of the complement. They are more flexible than complementary ones.

Split complementary color scheme

Analogous

Analogous color schemes are made by picking three colors that are next to each other on the color wheel. They are perceived as calm and serene.

Analogous color scheme

Triadic

Triadic color schemes are created by picking three colors equally spaced on the color wheel. They appear quite contrasted and multicolored.

Triadic color scheme

Tetradic

Tetradic color schemes are made form two couples of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.

Tetradic color scheme

Square

Square color schemes are like tetradic arranged in a square instead of rectangle. Colors appear even more contrasting.

Square color scheme

Nearest named colors to #AF150C

The closest officially registered color names in the Register, ordered by similarity — your shade’s neighborhood is already being claimed.

Tomato Sauce color link
Tomato Sauce

#B21807

Rufous color link
Rufous

#A81C07

Red Thread color link
Red Thread

#A81900

Vibrant Ruby color link
Vibrant Ruby

#A7080D

Naga Red color link
Naga Red

#AB0707

Vintage Red color link
Vintage Red

#AF2413

Carnelian color link
Carnelian

#B31B1B

Pulse color link
Pulse

#A41D19

Darkish Red color link
Darkish Red

#A90308

Conversions between color systems and etc.

  • HEX#AF150C
  • RGB175, 21, 12
  • CMYK0, 60, 64, 31
  • CSSrgb(175, 21, 12)
  • HSL3°, 87%, 37%
  • HSL Precise3.313°, 87.166%, 36.667%
  • HSV3°, 93%, 69%
  • HSB3°, 93%, 69%
  • Normalized R (0.0–1.0)0.686
  • Normalized G (0.0–1.0)0.082
  • Normalized B (0.0–1.0)0.047
  • GLSLvec3(0.686, 0.082, 0.047)
  • GLSL with alphavec4(0.686, 0.082, 0.047, 1.000)
  • HLSL / Metalfloat3(0.686, 0.082, 0.047)
  • Percentage of Red in RGB68.6%
  • Percentage of Green in RGB8.2%
  • Percentage of Blue in RGB4.7%
  • Color FamilyRed
  • Saturation FamilyFull Saturation
  • Lightness FamilyNeutral
  • HEX IDAF150C
  • DECIMAL ID11474188
  • Name LengthThis color has no name
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